MOT Status
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Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear door not opening
Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear door not opening
Rear Exhaust mounting defective detached (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished and cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear to the front
Offside Rear door not opening (exterior and interior)
exhaust rear mount broken
Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear not working
Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail box (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc slight lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing slightly on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc slight lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing slightly on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front exhaust bracket broken
propshaft rubber donut deteriorating
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
All four tyres wearing on inner edges!
Both front tyres wearing on outer edges!
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in offside rear anti roll bar link arm
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Play in offside rear anti roll bar link arm
O/S/R tyre worn to 0mm on inside edge.
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 530?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HY52 LJF is a 2002 BMW 530 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 2002 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 111,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY52 LJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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HY52 LJF is a 2002 BMW 530, first registered on 27 September 2002.
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